In an innovative and eco-friendly grassroots initiative, environmentalists and volunteers are utilizing recycled human hair to combat severe pollution in Rio de Janeiro's iconic Guanabara Bay. Because natural hair is remarkably efficient at absorbing oils, greases, and organic contaminants, local cleanup campaigns are packing hair donations into nylon stockings to create low-cost, highly effective booms.


Human hair being used to clean Rio's Guanabara Bay in Brazil

A neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro is transforming into a vibrant open-air mural art gallery, with colourful street art reshaping public spaces and attracting global attention. Artists are using walls and buildings as giant canvases to celebrate culture, identity and community spirit. The project is not only boosting tourism and local pride but also turning the area into one of Brazil’s most visually striking artistic destinations.


A Rio Neighborhood is Turning Into An Open-Air Mural Art Show

Rio de Janeiro unveiled a dazzling 80-meter floating Christmas tree on its famous beach, marking the start of festive celebrations and attracting visitors with its spectacular lights and holiday cheer.


Brazil: Rio Unveils Floating Christmas Tree on Beach; Dazzling 80-meter Tree Lights Up Rio

There are a lot of important words that are essential for your trip to Rio de Janeiro but these 7 Portuguese words are the basic words that one should be known. 

7 Essential Portuguese words for Your Trip to Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro city authorities have declared a public health emergency in the city because of an outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever.

Brazil: Dengue health emergency in Rio De Janeiro, 10,000 cases registered in Jan

Debates about concert safety and regulations have been doing the rounds following Taylor Swift's disastrous concert in Rio De Janeiro. But the 'Eras tour' concert was just one among several tragedies that have occurred at a music event over the past few years. Also, catch an exclusive interview with India's living legend, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.

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Residents of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro have turned the season of Trumpet tree that lasts for about a week into a social media sensation. WION brings you a report.

6-day long Trumpet tree season in Brazil; now a social media campaign

Under the tranquil waters of many of Rio de Janeiro's picturesque beaches, lies trash from fishermen, residents and sunbathers that threatens the safety of the natural ecosystem, according to Brazilian environmentalists.

Drone and underwater video show how Rio's sea life is under threat as city encroaches on ocean

The once pristine beaches of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil have been engulfed in plastic waste, tons of trashes thrown into the ocean each year suffocating marine life and polluting the beaches and waters.

Environmentalists in Brazil call for action to clean up beaches

Teachers of private schools in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro protested on Sunday demanding face-to-face classes begin amid the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 131,000 people in the South American nation.

Brazil: Teachers protest over resumption of face-to-face classes

Resident of Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca neighborhood were treated to live music Wednesday (May 06) when members of the municipal guard band brought out their instruments for play for locals under lockdown.

'Happiness for the people' - Rio band plays tunes for residents under lockdown

Statues around monuments in the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Buenos Aires, Argentina have been covered with face masks to raise awareness among the pouplation, as the countries battle the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Face masks placed on statues in Rio and Buenos Aires to raise awareness amid pandemic

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